Nissan introduces Qi2 wireless phone charging in U.S. vehicles On December 17, Nissan has announced that it will offer Qi2 wireless charging in the 2026 Pathfinder (expected availability early 2026) and 2026 Murano, making it is the first OEM in the U.S. to offer the technology. The Qi2 wireless charger features a raised magnetic circle that holds compatible smartphones in place, including iPhones 12 and newer, Google Pixels 10 and newer, and An...

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AESC begins production at new EV battery gigafactory in UK On December 16, AESC started production at its new 15.8 GWh electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK. The plant will supply lithium-ion batteries for UK-made electric vehicles, including the new Nissan LEAF. Once fully operational, AESC’s UK workforce will grow to about 1,000 people. The company has invested over GBP 1 billion in the UK. Based on AESC Group press release...

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T) released the 401st list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Changan Auto, and BAIC BluePark, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as Dongfeng Nissan and VW Anhui, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

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ne war, which either have caused or are still causing raw-material and labor costs to rise. While there is a tendency for prices in some industries such as the food industry to creep up over time, it is difficult for us parts manufacturers to increase prices by even 1%. As with the ladder frame for Nissan Patrol that we have on display at this exhibition, we are working together with our partner OEMs from the development stage to improve our tech...

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Nissan to strengthen high-performance spec vehicles On December 16, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced initiatives aimed at increasing the shipment volume of customized vehicles handled by Nissan Motorsports & Customization Co., Ltd. (NMC, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) to 150,000 units, over 50% higher than the current level, by fiscal year 2028 (ending in March 2029). The core of these customized vehicles will be high-performance v...

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Nissan begins production of third-gen LEAF at Sunderland plant, UK On December 16, Nissan announced that the third-generation LEAF has begun rolling off the transformed production line at its Sunderland plant, bringing the company’s EV36Zero plan to life. The first new LEAF is a two-tone Luminous Teal Evolve model with a 75-kW battery, offering up to 622 km of range (WLTP) and 150 kW DC fast charging, adding up to 420 km in just 30 minutes. The...

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Nissan’s industry-first Personalized Sound app available in U.S. On December 15, Nissan and INFINITI announced they are elevating audio customization to a new level as the first automakers in the U.S. to offer a personalized audio profile based on a test of each customer's unique hearing. The Personalized Sound app debuted on the Google Play store on December 15, and is available now for download on every Nissan and INFINITI equipped with Goog...

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ts. It was the first time since January that sales fell more than 10% from a year earlier, due to the end of subsidies and a growing number of customers waiting in expectation of new policies. Changeovers of models such as the RAV4 SUV also contributed to the decrease in sales. New vehicle sales by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. were 70,084 units, an increase of 10.3% y/y for the sixth consecutive month, due to strong sales of the N7 electric vehicle (EV...

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from an automaker operating in the Brazilian market. Melissa Mattedi, General Director of BorgWarner Turbos and Thermal Technologies in Brazil, stated that 2025 marked a strong performance year, driven by a 20% increase in flex turbo production, higher demand for timing chains supplied to Renault, Nissan, and Stellantis, and record aftermarket sales. Overall sales grew by about 25%, coinciding with the company’s 50th anniversary in Brazil. Whi...

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Nissan Mexico starts expansion at Aguascalientes A1 plant On December 10, Nissan Mexico announced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan. The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cross-functional infrastructure upgrades and the installation of a new pro...

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Nissan partners with Sonatus, US to accelerate vehicle development using AI On December 9, Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) partnered with US-based vehicle software company Sonatus to accelerate vehicle development. The collaboration will use advanced AI technologies to create faster, smarter, and more efficient engineering workflows for Nissan’s future models. In the partnership, NTCE engineers will use Sonatus AI tools to analyze vehicle...

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Nissan and Wayve, sign definitive agreements to deliver next-generation Driver Assistance Technology On December 10, Nissan and Wayve in the UK announced the signing of definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating the next-generation ProPILOT series with Wayve AI technology across a broad range of Nissan vehicles. This partnership will combine Wayve’s embodied AI software with Nissan’s advanced driver-assistance systems to support both...

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Nissan suppliers anticipate a turnaround in China as Re:Nissan begins to take effect Expectations are growing among Nissan-affiliated suppliers for a recovery in their business in China. Nissan’s management restructuring plan, Re:Nissan, is gradually taking shape, while in China, where the company had been struggling, newly launched models are starting to show positive effects. The company’s financial results for April to September 2025 inclu...

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Nissan reportedly considers manufacturing hybrid powertrains in Decherd, Tennessee On December 9, it was reported that Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier said the company is reevaluating its U.S. manufacturing strategy and may convert its underused powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee, originally slated for EV motor and components production, into a facility for building its e-Power hybrid systems. A decision is expected in early 2026....

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ial positioning. 1. Consolidation of Japanese Manufacturing Footprint Japanese OEMs are undertaking a structural downsizing and rationalization of their Thai production bases: Honda has decided to cease vehicle assembly at its Ayutthaya plant and concentrate operations at its Prachinburi facility. Nissan has suspended one of its two plants and consolidated production into a single facility this year to address chronic overcapacity. Mitsubishi in...

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Dongfeng Nissan globally debuts NX8 SUV On December 6, Dongfeng Nissan globally debuted the NX8 mid-to-large-size SUV, which, available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) variants, is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026. Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the NX8 measures 4,870mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,680mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,917mm. The NX8 is built on the Tianyan architecture...

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Three Japanese OEMs release November 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Nissan seeing growth y/y for six consecutive months Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,...

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e of 13.0% to 33,056 units; and Chrysler with an increase of 2.1% to 35,587 units. OEMs whose production declined in November compared to the previous year are Honda with a decrease of 71.7% to 6,327 units; JAC with a decrease of 53.8% to 1,359 units; Mazda with a decrease of 33.4% to 12,574 units; Nissan with a decrease of 17.6% to 50,052 units; GM with a decrease of 10.4% to 72,879 units; Kia with a decrease of 3.6% to 24,000 units; and Toyota ...

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h a 18.1% increase to 31,777 units; VW with a 9.2% increase to 27,794 units; Audi with a 5.2% increase to 12,090 units; and GM with a 3.9% increase to 78,257 units. OEMs with export declines in November included Mazda with a 73.2% decrease to 3,523 units; Honda with a 66.1% decrease to 7,147 units; Nissan with a 38.5% decrease to 23,008 units; Chrysler with a 10.1% decrease to 27,653 units and Kia with a 4.7% decrease to 18,815 units. Among 2025 ...

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H1 2025 global electrified vehicle sales of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan led by HV sales Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) have reported their global sales volume of electrified vehicles for the period April-September 2025 (H1 2025). The total electrified vehicle sales of these three automakers were about 3.2 million units, which accounted for about 38% of their total global sales. ...

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